| A dog of very
well above average type and construction or of excellent
construction but with one of the following: scissors
bit but not quite correct, missing 1 P 1, missing one
incisor, slightly level bite, badly worn teeth not form
age, hight and character as for Excellent.
Good 12 months:
A dog of about average age merit in terms of type and
construction but with one of the following: missing
2 P 1s, missing 1P1 and an incisors missing 2 incisors,
missing 1P2. Maximum Height – Male 67 cm. Maximum
Height – Female 62 cm. Minimum Height and character
as for Excellent.
Satisfactory 12 months:
A dog of average merit, type and construction but with
one of the following: missing 1 P 3, missing 1 P 2 plus
and incisors, missing 1 P 2 and 1 P 2, missing 2 P 2s.
Maximum Height as for Good. Minimum Height and character
as for Excellent.
Ungraded 12 months:
A dog well below average merit, missing more teeth
or combinations not listed in higher grades. Overshot,
undershot or wry mouth. Cryptorchids (uni-orbi-lateral).
Nervous or vicious character. Height ranges outside
of those for Good.
Height and weight Standard (preferred)
| Male |
60 cm �
65 cm or |
23-5/8�
� 25 � 12 |
| wither
height: weight |
30 kg �
40 kg |
66 lbs � 88 lbs |
| Female |
55 cm � 60 cm or |
21- 5/8� � 23 � 5/8� |
| wither height: weight |
22 kg �
32 kg |
48.5 lbs � 70.5 lbs |
Terms and Definitions
Angehort:
Breed surveyed (recommended for breeding)
Koerklasse 1:
(KKL 1) Especially recommended for breeding)
Koerklasse 2:
KKL 2 ) Suitable for breeding. Dog may have a structural
or protection work fault which could be compensated
for bloodlines or working qualities. May be resurveyed
and reclassified at a later date.
This symbol before a dog’s name means it has been
surveyed and approved for breeding.
“a”:
Dog’s hips have been x-rayed and certified acceptable.
Required for Breed survey.
LG:
Landesgruppen (Regional) Show. There are approximately
1500 German shepherd dog clubs in Germany and these
are under the jurisdiction of the 15 Landesgruppen clubs.
The LG shows and the judging and rating requirements
are stricter. Landesgruppen Sieger and Siergerin titles
are awarded.
SchH/IPO:
(Schutzhund) For dogs who have passed the examinations
for obedience, protection and tracking. The titles 1,2
and 3 denote how advanced the training tests were. The
dog must have at least a SchH 1/lPO 1 to be Breed Surveyed.
AD
(Ausdauerpreuefung) The dogs passed an endurance test
by gaiting approximately six miles per hour for about
nine miles with a ten minute rest halfway, and a simple
Obedience Test at the end. A requirement for the Breed
Survey.
HGH
(Herdengebrauchshund) Herding Dog
FH
(Fahrten Hund) Tracking Dog
BH
(Begleitungshund) Temperament and obedience examinations
to quality for Schutzhund titles. This must be completed
before competing for SchH 1.
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